#monetary-policy
(5 articles)Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Supply-Driven Inflation Pressures
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady reflects ongoing economic uncertainty driven by elevated inflation tied to persistent supply chain disruptions. Rather than ag
RBA Analysis: How U.S. Tariffs May Disrupt Australian Trade
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released analysis examining how tariff policies—particularly those emanating from the United States—may disrupt Australian trade dynamics and supply chain operations.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Inflation Focus Shapes Supply Chain
The Federal Reserve has signaled a shift away from an easing bias by holding its benchmark interest rate steady, with Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizing the central bank's continued commitment to pushing i
Inflation Types Beyond Fed Control: Supply Chain Impact
This opinion piece addresses two categories of inflation that the Federal Reserve cannot directly control—supply-side constraints and structural economic shifts—highlighting their outsized impact on s
Supply Chain Chaos Unexpectedly Boosted Inflation-Fighting Power
Recent academic research has uncovered a counterintuitive relationship between supply chain chaos and monetary policy effectiveness during the post-pandemic inflation surge. The study suggests that se